Seniors

Seniors

Seniors mean a lot to Commissioner Fickes and our office. After all,
seniors represent the fastest-growing segment of our population here
in Northeast Tarrant County. In 2009, Commissioner Fickes formed the
Senior Task Force and asked them to provide a vision for how the
county could serve the over-50 population in a more relevant and
tangible way. The group brainstormed and asked to have their own
health and lifestyle expo right here in their own backyard. That led
to Empowering
Seniors, which now attracts close to 2,800 people over the age
of 50 on the first Friday of each October.

Our team recognizes that seniors face complicated situations and we
work diligently to help seniors in two areas: recreation and
transportation. Our individual city Senior
Centers are dedicated to helping senior adults remain active,
engaged and independent in their communities.

We also help provide transportation resources on a free or low-cost
basis, so we have developed close relationships with six local
volunteer Transportation Agencies. Together we are helping
older adults support their ability to live independently in their
homes and communities. Tarrant County also supports several Senior
Agencies.

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